It’s no secret crystals are popular on TikTok. In fact, you could spend hours just watching videos of stores packing crystal orders or scooping mystery crystals for customers on the FYP. Now, the ...

Imagine a clock that doesn't have electricity, but its hands and gears spin on their own for all eternity. In a new study, physicists at the University of Colorado Boulder have used liquid crystals, ...

A team of researchers designed a two-dimensional photonic time crystal that they say could have applications in technologies like transmitters and lasers. Despite their name, photonic time crystals ...

Mislabeled, lab-grown, and made from plastic—fakes abound in the crystals industry. Who’s going to do anything about it? By Maddie Stone Published Sep 12, 2023 9:00 AM EDT Add Popular Science (opens ...

Organic molecular crystals can respond to external stimuli such as heat, light, and mechanical force, making them attractive candidates for next-generation functional materials. However, predicting ...